Monday, February 2, 2009

Affordable Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

By Michael Dunage

Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular as many men and women want to change their appearance or fix perceived flaws in their bodies. Cosmetic surgery abroad, however, is often the surgery for the rich because they can be very expensive and there is no insurance that covers for such elective procedures. This leaves only one cost-effective option for those in the middle class: having their cosmetic surgery abroad.

This has been increasingly done and there are existing programs for travelers wanting to have their cosmetic surgery abroad. The reason? The costs of a cosmetic surgery abroad are often up to seventy percent of the same procedure in the U.S. With savings like this, one can easily afford the flight, the hotel rooms are often included in the surgery price and there is no reason a person of average means cant have a perfectly acceptable cosmetic surgery abroad.

Mexico has several programs for those wanting to receive cosmetic surgery. There are a variety of procedures such as tummy tuck, face lift, liposuction and rhinoplasty just to name a few. Many of the specialists have formal training in the U.S. and are board certified. These same doctors have performed numerous procedures and usually in the range of several thousand.

The doctors speak English as either a first or second language and have the same skill set as the doctors in the west performing the same cosmetic surgical procedure. You will notice that the hospitals are created with the foreign patient in mind and that the technology used is just as good as the equipment used in the U.S. The medical staff and surgical team are very supportive and are trained to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

If you need a translator, you will not have a problem. Personal translators are available upon request. Since you are usually provided with a personal assistant that will transport you upon arrival to and from the hotel and onto the surgery, they will be able to translate whatever you need since they speak English and also their native language. You will enjoy the luxury of the hotels and the five star experience.

Costa Rica is a nice place to visit and also receive your cosmetic surgery abroad. They cosmetic programs in place are affordable and are designed specifically for the international patient. The surgeons that perform the cosmetic surgery there are board certified and have also received formal training in a western country. As part of your trip, you can even include the tourism aspect either before or after your surgery.

You will be transported to meet with the doctor to discuss the matters of the cosmetic surgery procedure. A date will be already set and shortly thereafter you will be admitted. If you decide to take a family member, that will be your option. There is a lot to offer in Costa Rica for you and also a family member or friend. The medical staff are available throughout the process and on hand to assist you with any needs you have during your stay.

Surgical drawings will often be made of your body at the site of the procedure which outlines where the treatment will take place during your cosmetic surgery. The surgical setup used in Costa Rica, is the same as is used in the U.S. The anesthesia is the same as well as the surgical equipment used. You will undergo the procedure, recuperate then prepare for your journey back home. - 15343

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